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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Blackrod

Roddlesworth Reservoirs – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Blackrod

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Blackrod

02:48

42.6km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.67 km

Crown Clough

Forest

5.47 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Upper Rivington Reservoir lies at the heart of the Rivington chain on the West Pennine Moors. The reservoir features an island, a bridleway, and a residence known as The Street along its side.

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11.0 km

View of Anglezarke Reservoir

Highlight • River

Anglezarke Reservoir is the largest in the Rivington chain. It is fed by the River Yarrow, which was diverted from its original course. Originally the reservoir served the city of …

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18.5 km

Often reservoirs are surrounded by rather desolate hills with few trees. Happily, the trio of reservoirs here on the River Roddlesworth are somewhat different! Surrounded by beautiful mature deciduous woodland these paths are perfect for a relaxed ride.

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19.1 km

Woodland Trail by Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The woodland next to the Lower Roddlesworth Reservoir is perfect for cycling through with its tall mature deciduous trees towering above. The woods truly come to life in the summer …

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29.5 km

White Coppice to Brinscall Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

This is a great track to cut out alot of road, the path runs along side a river and cricket club once. Popular in the area.

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30.7 km

White Coppice Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Bit off a bone shaker.

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36.4 km

Upper Rivington Reservoir

Lake

37.3 km

View of Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

North of this dam is the upper Rivington Reservoir, the lower reservoir is to the south. There are also two more reservoirs to the north which form this chain of …

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37.3 km

Lower Rivington Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Lower Rivington Reservoir is at the end of the Rivington chain of reservoirs in Lancashire, England, with Upper Rivington Reservoir to the north, and Rivington Water Treatment Works to the …

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42.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

13.8 km

11.4 km

2.33 km

666 m

471 m

104 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

13.1 km

6.06 km

4.82 km

2.23 km

643 m

Elevation

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

19°C

11°C

16 %

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Roddlesworth Reservoirs – View of Rivington Reservoir loop from Blackrod

Upper Rivington Reservoir

View of Anglezarke Reservoir